Tagged With "joint operating agreements"
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? #11
The Verona suggestion could be a strong possibility given PHeymont's affinity for the city, which we are in complete agreement. Hmmm..Maybe this guess is too obvious and PHeymont is trying to deceive us through chicanery.
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Re: With no Emirates order, A380 production may end
Apparently, Emirates have just signed an agreement to purchase 36 Airbus A380s (20 firm orders plus an option for 16). The total value of the deal is reported to be around $16bn.
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Re: AirBnB vs New York. Update
In their negotiations with New York and San Francisco, among others, Airbnb has offered to collect and transmit the taxes imposed. Don't know if they currently have an agreement along those lines in any jurisdiction.
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Re: La Vucciria Market, Palermo
Can't help wondering at the similarity of the name, allowing for common letter/phoneme substitutes, to La Bouqueria Market in Barcelona. There's not a lot of agreement on where that name came from, by the way, but the best-sounding bet is that it comes from Catalan 'boc' for goat.
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Re: Delta likes its 'basic economy,' will expand it
I like choice, so this is overall good news for consumers. On a somewhat unrelated topic, we've covered Canadian jet manufacturer Bombardier on our pages. It seems the company is very near agreement with Delta to sell it 125 of its new C series jets. It would be a big boost to Bombardier and might allow Delta extra basic economy seats and new routes on which to sell them. More on that story at this link .
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Re: Delta likes its 'basic economy,' will expand it
I'm excited to fly in a C-Series and will go out of my way to buy a ticket when they start appearing! I also like the trend of one way tickets being less because that opens up lot's a route opportunities
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Re: U.S. regs may delay Norwegian's Cork-Boston route
Norwegian Air Shuttle got their EU flight license approved for their Irish subsidiary airline ,Norwegian International ,in Feb. 2014. Under the Open Skies agreement, they should be allowed to fly between EU countries and the US. How the DOT is justifying taking over two years to approve their foreign carrier permit, when it normally takes a month, I don't know.
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Re: A Winter Visit to Dresden and Leipzig
Well Dresden and Leipzig pretty nice cities to visit. In Dresden the former Frauenkirche got rebuild which got totally destroyed by the bombing attack if the Second World War. Also the side on the river Elbe invites in long walks and beautiful areas. Especially the sights like Zwinger and the Semper Oper are worth to visit. Leipzig is the City I come from and it has changed a lot after the reunion. The inner city is not that big but it has a lot if history. Sebastian Bach and his famous...
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U.S., Mexico agree to Open the Skies...
Under existing agreements, the U.S. and Mexico have limited the number of airlines allowed to serve any two U.S. and Mexico city pairs. Most have been limited to two U.S. and two Mexican airlines, some to one. Now, under a new agreement to take...
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Mediation for AA/US Airways Merger
The planned merger of American and USAir, which has been challenged by the Justice Department will go to mediation, in hopes of finding a solution that will be acceptable to the airlines and the Federal government. A mediator has been selected; if an...
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Airbnb to Start Collecting Taxes in Amsterdam
The first official agreement between Airbnb and a local authority in Europe was signed between Airbnb and city officials. Hosts will pay a tourist tax to Airbnb which will then be passed on to the authorities. Read More:...
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Expedia Buys Travelocity
Expedia announced it has bought Travelocity from Sabre Corporation for $280 million . Users of Travelocity shouldn't notice any change because Expedia has powered Travelocity's websites under a 2013 agreement. Expedia also owns Hotels.com and...
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Not much progress yet on Universal Airline Tracking
After the disappearance nearly a year ago of Malaysian Airlines MH370, nearly everyone agreed how important it would be for better technology to track all airliners in real time. But that appears to be the last agreement on the issue, as some airlines...
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American, Korea to codeshare on DFW-Seoul
Not letting alliance loyalties get in the way of a good deal, American Airlines (Oneworld) and Korea Airlines (Sky Team) have signed a codeshare agreement on the Seoul-to-Dallas/Ft Worth route that American recently began flying. It's a win for...
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Europe set to OK SkyTeam hook-up for Paris
It looks like European regulators are set to approve a joint operation covering routes between the U.S., Paris, Rome and Amsterdam. The arrangement, under scrutiny for three years, would let the airlines, all SkyTeam members, plan schedules together...
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Hop on the Bus, Gus...or maybe a train
Wanderu, a startup travel aggregator (think Kayak) is now offering schedule and fare information for the major U.S. bus lines (Greyhound, Megabus and Boltbus) and has just signed a distribution agreement with Amtrak that will allow them to include...
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Amsterdam on JetBlue? Orlando on Icelandair? Codeshare coming!
JetBlue Airways and Icelandair, which already have an interline partnership, have asked for U.S. government permission for a codeshare agreement. If approved, JetBlue would place its code on seven Icelandair routes from the U.S. to Iceland, and eight...
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Arctic Tern Colony, Long Nanny, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a gallery of photos and detailed natural history of this fascinating bird, which has the world's longest migratory routes.
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5 Things You Must Tell A Limo Service Company While Hiring Them
Using a limousine service adds a sense of class and luxury to the person who is sitting in its back seat. Traveling in a limousine is an experience most people can only dream about. Most people hire limousine services for important life events, and therefore one needs to be careful in choosing the service. No matter what the event is, whether you want a luxury limousine service , a corporate event, or a wedding, there are a few things you must check with a limousine service company when you...
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What the new Cuba rules will mean
American travelers to Cuba face some re-instated rules and would-be investors face a new hurdle.
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Europe's new car rental rules: simplify, standardize
An agreement between EU officials and leading rental car companies should make renting in Europe a smoother experience.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey: Budapest to Kiev
Do you love unusual train journeys as much as Wilbur does? Check out this fascinating adventure through eastern Europe.
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In Bordeaux: World's biggest wine festival opens
Vinexpo is expected to draw 45,000 visitors, 1,000 journalists and 2,300 exhibitors to France's wine capital.
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Easyjet picks Vienna as its European HQ
In preparation for Brexit and possible loss of European flying rights, UK-based EasyJet has announced it will create an Austrian company to keep its place in Europe.
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American Airlines drops Mideast codeshares
As disputes over claims of unfair competition and subsidies continue, American takes a step to disconnect itself from Gulf carriers.
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U.S. air traffic control still up in the air
House and Senate committees disagree with each other over airline-backed plan for privatizing air traffic control.
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Pyramids of Güímar, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Ian Cook unravels the mystery behind the 'pyramids' of Tenerife, Canary Islands
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Spotted on the Road: 1959 Meteor Montcalm, Calgary
A lovely late 1950's 2 door hardtop coupe, a model built and sold only in Canada.
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British travelers facing Schengen border delays
Because of tightened anti-terror controls, European airports are taking more time to check UK passports entering the Schengen 'no borders' area.
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More European airlines could be nationalized
Brussels Airlines, Condor and even Air France/KLM face the possibility of government take-over to prevent collapse.
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Bag fee hike for Basic (less) Economy
American Airlines bumps up baggage fees with its cheapest tickets, and blames it on its partners.
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Nature and History: Great Falls of the Potomac
The Potomac River's spectacular falls just north of Washington are a pleasant visit, and the scene of important American history.
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Denmark to test battery-powered trains
Denmark is planning to test battery-powered trains as replacements for current diesel service.
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Soda wars take to the sea
Carnival Cruise Lines shifts its beverage business from Coke to Pepsi. With over 5 million customers a year, it's a sizable account
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Portugal to Brits: Can we pay for your doctor?
Portugal is working hard to hold on to its 2 million annual British visitors
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JetBlue, Norwegian link networks
Two airlines with big ambitions find a way to connect their route systems to give passengers many options.
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EU Parliament: stop charger nonsense
Ten years after a call for a voluntary standard, the EU may legislate a common charger for tablets and mobile phones.
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Camembert Compromise Collapses
A twelve-year battle over what milk can be used for the cheese and how it can be processed appears to have come to an end.
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SeaWorld: No more dolphin riders
PETA scores a point, as trainers will no longer ride on backs and faces of the aquatic animals.
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Project Sunrise: Qantas, pilots feud
Qantas' ambition for super-long flights has brought a dispute with its pilots who accuse the airline of putting cheap before everything.
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Seaborne, JetBlue to code-share Caribbean flights
Seaborne Airlines and JetBlue are hooking up for some Caribbean codeshares that will let JetBlue sell tickets to destinations in the Virgin Islands, Netherlands Antilles, Martinique and the Dominican Republic. Seaborne, originally based in the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 11, 2015: Beatles LOVE, a Cirque du Soleil show, The Mirage Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Its been 50 years since The Beatles brought their "LOVE" to Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil is keeping their musical legacy alive! John, Paul, George and Ringo. As The Beatles, they changed the world. LOVE, Cirque du...
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Day 2 of Spanish Air Control Strike: Mixed Effects
Today is the second day of a planned 4-day series of short strikes by Spain's air traffic controllers, who are angry over punishments meted out for a strike in 2010. Monday's first day of the strike, which was expected to cause issues for up to...
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Ryanair's profits surge 66%: did 'charm offensive' do it?
Ryanair, the Irish-based airline that practically invented budget flying in Europe, and also nearly invented the reputation of low-cost airlines as cheap but unfriendly, has hit record profits this year. While others have also done well as fuel costs...
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Greek debt deal will raise taxes on tourists
Demonstration last week in Syntagma square, calling for No vote in referendum on austerity pact. After agreement, new demonstrations call for rejecting the agreement. The recent deal between Greece and European finance authorities is not...
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One-day strike set for Thursday by Alitalia pilots
Alitalia check-in at Rome's Fiumicino/Leonardo da Vinci Photo: SpecExpert / Wikimedia Alitalia pilots will strike for 24 hours from Thursday midnight, causing disruptions at flights...
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Norwegian Air continues to bet on the Dreamliner
Photo from Norwegian Air Norwegian Air has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in 2017. It's a larger plane then the 787-8. They continue...
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Lufthansa pilots could strike anytime
Lufthansa pilots during earlier strike in March Lufthansa's pilots, who already called one strike this year, in March, are now threatening to strike again over failure to reach a contract agreement. The strike has not been scheduled, and could...
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Walking and Eating in Berlin's Mitte
On our last few trips, we've gotten in the habit of looking around for good eating/walking tours, which allow us to sample a variety of local foods along with some sights, and some well-prepared information about the foods, their history and their...
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Alaska and Icelandair shake (cold) hands
Two specialists in cold homelands, Alaska Airways and Icelandair, have signed a deal for code-shares and for reciprocal mileage earning in their loyalty programs. The upshot should be increased availability for Americans visiting Iceland, and more...